Not Now, Bernard

David McKee's first book was published in 1964. His books are now published in many languages throughout the world, and many of them have been adapted for television. He is one of the leading contemporary children's book creators.

Born and brought up in South Devon, whilst still at art college he started selling one-off cartoons to newspapers and on graduation, he began to contribute to such publications as Punch, Times Education Supplement and the Reader's Digest. His first book, Two Can Toucan was published in 1964 and since then David has written and illustrated numerous children's books. As well as his own books, which include the popular best-selling Elmer series, David illustrates for a number of other writers including Michael Bond's Paddington Bear and Forrest Wilson's SuperGran books.

Bernard has a problem. There's a monster in the back garden but his mum and dad are too busy to notice. So Bernard tries to befriend the monster… and that doesn't go quite to plan.

Loved by children, monsters and adults for thirty five years, this beautiful limited edition slipcase is a must-own for serious fans of David McKee's classic picture book. Each copy in a limited print run of 300 is signed and numbered, and is accompanied by a portfolio containing a print from the book.